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KANSAS STATE WILDCATS 5-2 · 10TH IN BIG 12
5-2 · 10TH IN BIG 12
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Analysis: Set an alarm to wake up the Wildcats Kansas State opened Big 12 play with a sluggish start at Oklahoma that made a comeback hard to accomplish
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Mark Smith - Outstanding rebounding day Smith registered 25 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Saturday's 71-69 loss to Oklahoma.
Impact Smith has always been a capable rebounder, but it's not every day you see a 6-4 player pulling in an average of 8.6 boards per contest from the backcourt. That's been the case for the Missouri transfer, who already has five double-digit rebounding performances on the year. He showed Saturday that when the shots are falling, a stellar fantasy day is the result. He did get some help by the fact the Sooners were missing some frontcourt players due to COVID protocol, but it was still a noteworthy effort to play one of the conference's top teams to just a two-point loss on the road.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harkless powers Oklahoma past K-State in Big 12 opener 71-69
Elijah Harkless sank a go-ahead jumper with 35 seconds remaining, scoring 21 points to spark Oklahoma to a 71-69 victory over Kansas State in a Big 12 Conference openerJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JANUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Selton Miguel - Starting Saturday Miguel is starting Saturday's game against Oklahoma, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Miguel will make his fifth start of the season since Markquis Nowell (COVID-19 protocols) is unavailable. He's averaged 9.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game across his last six appearances.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Markquis Nowell - Won't play Saturday Nowell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Oklahoma due to COVID-19 protocols, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Powell had started each of the last five games, and he averaged 14.2 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per contest during that time. Whether he's tested positive for the virus remains to be seen, but Nijel Pack and Mike McGuirl could see increased run in Powell's absence.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daily Delivery: It's a new year and a new Big 12 hoops season opens for Kansas State tonight GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald delivers the day's notable Kansas State sports headlines with his analysis
JANUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Maximus Edwards - Should be good to go Coach Bruce Weber said Thursday that the entire roster is healthy, suggesting Edwards (undisclosed) is back in form, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Edwards suffered an injury prior to the start of the regular season. Coach Weber indicated that his entire roster is at full strength going into Big 12 play. Edwards is a reserve and isn't likely to play in competitive games.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas State's Wednesday basketball game canceled due to COVID issues at North Florida There will be no basketball game for the Kansas State Wildcats tonight.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Selton Miguel - 17 points off bench Miguel accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 74-59 win over McNeese State.
Impact Miguel, Markquis Nowell, and Nijel Pack combined for 53 of the team's 74 points. Miguel has come off the bench in six of the 10 games this season and will likely continue that sixth man role going into conference play. The sophomore is now averaging 8.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per contest.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Smith - 10 rebounds in victory Smith notched seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 74-59 victory over McNeese State.
Impact Smith has now logged four games this season with at least 10 rebounds. Despite being just 6-4, Smith has become the best rebounder on the team. The Missouri transfer is now averaging 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nijel Pack - Puts up 18 points in victory Pack logged 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 74-59 win over McNeese State.
Impact Pack and Markquis Nowell combined for 36 points in this contest. Pack came into the season as the primary point guard, but Nowell has seized a lot of the ball distribution duties which should allow Pack to focus on scoring going into Big 12 play. The sophomore is averaging 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, and 2.4 assists per contest.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Markquis Nowell - 18 points, 10 assists in win Nowell finished Tuesday's 74-59 win over McNeese State with 18 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 34 minutes.
Impact Nowell picked up his second double-double of the season. He and Nijel Pack are forming one of the more underrated backcourts in the conference. Nowell is now putting up 12.8 points, 4.9 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.5 three-pointers per contest.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
K-State searching for replacement foe after Wildcats lose Morgan State game to COVID Kansas State’s next basketball game against Morgan State is off, but Bruce Weber is searching for a replacement opponent on Dec. 29.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pack, Nowell lead Kansas State past McNeese State, 74-59
Nijel Pack and Marquis Nowell each scored 18 points and Selton Miguel added 17 more off the bench as Kansas State rolled to a 74-59 win over McNeese State for its third straight vi...DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Nijel Pack - Leads team in scoring in return to starting five Pack notched 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 67-58 victory over Nebraska.
Impact Pack did not start in his return last week from a concussion. He was inserted back into the starting five on Sunday and led his team in scoring. It wasn't his best shooting performance, but it's clear the Wildcats will lean on him going forward this season. McNeese State on Tuesday will be next.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pack's 15 points spark Kansas State past Nebraska, 67-58
Nijel Pack scored 15 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished five assists, sparking Kansas State to a 67-58 win over NebraskaDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 20, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
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DECEMBER 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Selton Miguel - Back on bench Miguel is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Nebraska.
Impact Miguel made a start last Sunday ahead of Nijel Pack while the latter was still working his way back from a concussion. Pack will move back into the starting five, pushing Miguel back to his usual bench role. The 6-4 sophomore has averaged eight points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 24 minutes per game this year.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nijel Pack - Back in starting five Pack is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Nebraska.
Impact Pack came off the bench last Sunday in his first game back from a concussion. The 6-0 sophomore had to sit out two games due to the injury and was on a restriction his last time on the floor. Pack shouldn't have any more restrictions moving forward. He was averaging 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.8 minutes per contest before the concussion.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike McGuirl - Officially active Sunday McGuirl (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Nebraska,Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact McGuirl was sidelined last week due to the flu but will be back in action for the Wildcats Sunday afternoon. The 6-3 senior had started each of the past four games before sitting out and was averaginf 9.3 points, 3.5 assists, three rebounds and two steals in 28.8 minutes per game. He should be expected to return to the starting five, sending Selton Miguel back to the bench.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
